In an article by Gene Lees in the monthly magazine, Jazz, there is an intimation
that Coltrane's playing may have "undergone another spurt of rapid evolution" as
a result of this relatively brief association with Ellington. It is more than
possible, for Duke's catalytic influence is unique in jazz. The one certainty is
that there is warm, exciting music here which will pleasantly surprise Coltrane
and Ellington fans both.